We learn about her power needs (she runs everything off 240W solar system and a tiny tank of propane), the reclaimed construction materials, the waste water arrangements (a large glass jar). But as we've become accustomed to with Kristen Dirksen's videos, we also learn more about the human aspects of such a life—isn't it tricky living in a friend's backyard?

While Dee herself had reservations, her friend and host Annie had no such qualms:

"We knew she was building it. Hugh and I had talked about it. Like, 'gee, I wonder where she wants to put it. I hope she wants to put it here.' And then she called and said 'Annie, you wanna go for a walk?'"

Money and land are nice to have. But in a plenitude economy, friends and community are priceless.